Amazon, alternative carriers gained parcel volume in 2026’s first half

The e-commerce giant has continued to grab market share as it relies less on UPS for shipping and expands its delivery reach, per ShipMatrix.

Amazon's delivery activity has seen another big leap this year as the company works to rely less on outside partners such as UPS and the Postal Service. Amazon is also driving more shippers to use its delivery services through Amazon Shipping, which opened up to all customers earlier this year and has taken an aggressive pricing approach to boost volume.

Meanwhile, the Postal Service logged a 3.1% volume decline from H1 2025 to H1 2026, according to ShipMatrix data. While the agency has seen volume gains in its Ground Advantage service this year, other package shipping categories like Parcel Services and Priority Mail have posted declines, per the Postal Service's most recent earnings report. Postmaster General David Steiner has expressed an interest in the USPS pursuing heavier, higher-value packages to help improve its financial outlook.

On the other hand, FedEx posted a 4.6% increase in U.S. parcel volume over the same period as the carrier gained momentum in higher-value customer segments like automotive and healthcare.

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